Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 95 Backup Utility
CVE-2002-1692

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor: Microsoft
Status: Windows 95
Vendor: CVE Published:; 31 December 2002

What is CVE-2002-1692?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the backup utility of Microsoft Windows 95. This flaw permits attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a specially crafted filename with an excessively long extension. When such a filename is placed in a folder designated for backup, it can lead to unauthorized actions being performed on the affected system.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7892

vdb-entryx_refsource_XF

http://www.securitytracker.com/alerts/2002/Jan/1003201.html

x_refsource_MISC

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3864

vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

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Timeline

Vulnerability Reserved
Jun 21, 2005
Vulnerability published
Dec 31, 2002